If you are getting ready to crochet a King Size Bed Blanket worked in the Modern Block Stitch (referred to in UK crochet patterns as Block Stitch, in French as Point Bloc Moderne, and in Spanish as Punto Bloque) with Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn, calculating your total yardage before buying ensures all of your skeins come from the exact same dye lot.
For a standard King Size Bed Blanket measuring 108 inches wide by 95 inches long (274 cm × 241 cm), you will need approximately 15,834 yards (14,479 meters) of Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarn. Based on a standard 310-yard ball, that equals 52 skeins or roughly 5,067 grams with a 10% safety buffer built in.
Interactive Yardage & Skein Calculator — King Size Bed Blanket
Best Yarn Brand Substitutes & Skein Converter (Fine / Sport Weight (#2))
Using a specific commercial yarn brand for your King Size Bed Blanket? Check the table below to see exactly how many balls you need for popular Fine / Sport Weight (#2) yarns, or click any yarn to view its full substitution guide:
| Yarn Brand | Fiber | Yards / Ball | Balls Needed for King Size Bed Blanket |
|---|---|---|---|
| DROPS Safran Egyptian Cotton | 100% Egyptian Cotton | 175 yds (50g) | 91 balls ($209.30 est.) |
| Schachenmayr Catania | 100% Mercerized Cotton | 137 yds (50g) | 116 balls ($440.80 est.) |
| YarnArt Jeans Amigurumi Yarn | 55% Cotton / 45% Polyacrylic | 174 yds (50g) | 91 balls ($272.09 est.) |
Modern Block Stitch — Fine / Sport Weight (#2) (25 Sizes Chart)
Recommended crochet hook size for Fine / Sport Weight (#2): 3.5mm (E-4). Stitch consumption factor for Modern Block Stitch: 1.22x. Compare all 25 standard project sizes in the chart below:
| Project | Dimensions (In / Cm) | Total Yards | Total Meters | Skeins to Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Blanket | 30″ × 36″ (76×91cm) | 1,667 yds | 1,524 m | 6 |
| Receiving Blanket | 40″ × 40″ (102×102cm) | 2,469 yds | 2,258 m | 8 |
| Stroller / Crib Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 2,667 yds | 2,439 m | 9 |
| Lapghan Blanket | 36″ × 48″ (91×122cm) | 2,667 yds | 2,439 m | 9 |
| Standard Throw Blanket | 50″ × 60″ (127×152cm) | 4,630 yds | 4,234 m | 15 |
| Oversized Sofa Throw | 60″ × 72″ (152×183cm) | 6,667 yds | 6,096 m | 22 |
| Twin Size Bed Blanket | 66″ × 90″ (168×229cm) | 9,167 yds | 8,382 m | 30 |
| Full / Double Bed Blanket | 80″ × 90″ (203×229cm) | 11,112 yds | 10,161 m | 36 |
| Queen Size Bed Blanket | 90″ × 95″ (229×241cm) | 13,195 yds | 12,066 m | 43 |
| King Size Bed Blanket | 108″ × 95″ (274×241cm) | 15,834 yds | 14,479 m | 52 |
| California King Blanket | 104″ × 100″ (264×254cm) | 16,050 yds | 14,676 m | 52 |
| Classic Winter Scarf | 7″ × 65″ (18×165cm) | 702 yds | 642 m | 3 |
| Chunky Infinity Cowl Scarf | 10″ × 60″ (25×152cm) | 926 yds | 847 m | 3 |
| Pocket Shawl / Wrap | 20″ × 68″ (51×173cm) | 2,099 yds | 1,919 m | 7 |
| Baby Sweater / Cardigan | 22″ × 18″ (56×46cm) | 611 yds | 559 m | 2 |
| Toddler Pullover Sweater | 26″ × 22″ (66×56cm) | 883 yds | 807 m | 3 |
| Adult Everyday Cardigan | 42″ × 28″ (107×71cm) | 1,815 yds | 1,660 m | 6 |
| Adult Oversized Sweater | 48″ × 30″ (122×76cm) | 2,222 yds | 2,032 m | 8 |
| Summer Festival Crop Top | 32″ × 16″ (81×41cm) | 790 yds | 722 m | 3 |
| Adult Ribbed Beanie Hat | 20″ × 10″ (51×25cm) | 309 yds | 283 m | 1 |
| Mesh Market Tote Bag | 16″ × 18″ (41×46cm) | 444 yds | 406 m | 2 |
| Crossbody Shoulder Bag | 14″ × 15″ (36×38cm) | 324 yds | 296 m | 2 |
| 18×18 Throw Pillow Cover | 18″ × 36″ (46×91cm) | 1,000 yds | 914 m | 4 |
| Dining Table Runner | 14″ × 72″ (36×183cm) | 1,556 yds | 1,423 m | 6 |
| Textured Floor Rug / Mat | 24″ × 36″ (61×91cm) | 1,333 yds | 1,219 m | 5 |
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Crocheting 15,834 yards of Modern Block Stitch takes approximately 137.7 hours of active work. Calculate your handmade retail price below:
Craft Fair & Etsy Price Estimator
Compare All 6 Yarn Weights (King Size Bed Blanket — Modern Block Stitch)
- Super Fine / Fingering (#1)
- Fine / Sport Weight (#2)
- DK / Light Worsted (#3)
- Worsted / Medium (#4)
- Bulky / Chunky (#5)
- Super Bulky / Chenille (#6)
Compare All 30 Stitches (King Size Bed Blanket — Fine / Sport Weight (#2))
- Single Crochet (sc) (1x)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc) (1.15x)
- Double Crochet (dc) (1.25x)
- Treble Crochet (tr) (1.32x)
- Moss / Linen Stitch (1.08x)
- Waffle Stitch (1.65x)
- Alpine Stitch (1.45x)
- Bobble Stitch (1.85x)
- Popcorn Stitch (1.9x)
- Braided Puff Stitch (1.6x)
- Lemon Peel / Grit Stitch (1.12x)
- Suzette / Thicket Stitch (1.18x)
- Classic Granny Stripe (1.2x)
- Solid Granny Square Stitch (1.3x)
- Corner-to-Corner (C2C) (1.35x)
- Basketweave Stitch (1.7x)
- Star / Daisy Stitch (1.5x)
- Jasmine Puff Stitch (2x)
- Classic Fan / Shell Stitch (1.38x)
- Double Crochet V-Stitch (1.05x)
- Chevron / Ripple Wave Stitch (1.28x)
- Feather Stitch (1.55x)
- Herringbone Half Double (1.18x)
- Mini Bean / Elizabeth Stitch (1.36x)
- Double Thick Thermal Stitch (1.8x)
- Linked Double Crochet (ldc) (1.22x)
- Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) (1.35x)
- Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) (1.48x)
- Modern Block Stitch (1.22x)
- Harlequin Diamond Stitch (1.42x)